Hi all! I love this forum! So informative! ^_^ Anyway, my question is: I want to get a yukata when I go to Japan this July (hopefully being able to wear it at least once to a festival of some kind while I'm there 18th-31st) and was wondering where I might go to find one...or might I expect one as a gift?
I want a pretty one (bright colours, nice design etc. ie. blue with pink sakura on it or something) so I'm not opposed to spending a little more on it (although not too much seeing as I won't wear it very often, even if I do make it back to Japan again in the next year or two).
I'll be living in Togane, Chiba with my Japanese friend and her family for two weeks. We'll be spending some time in Tokyo as well, though, so if there are any suggestions on where to shop (including estimated PRICES!!) for a nice (yet inexpensive) yukata, please tell me.
On a side note, is it difficult for a forienger (I'm 5'7" - female from Canada) to find a yukata that fits? I'm a bit on the tall side in a Japanese person's eyes I'd guess... >_<
I want a pretty one (bright colours, nice design etc. ie. blue with pink sakura on it or something) so I'm not opposed to spending a little more on it (although not too much seeing as I won't wear it very often, even if I do make it back to Japan again in the next year or two).
I'll be living in Togane, Chiba with my Japanese friend and her family for two weeks. We'll be spending some time in Tokyo as well, though, so if there are any suggestions on where to shop (including estimated PRICES!!) for a nice (yet inexpensive) yukata, please tell me.
On a side note, is it difficult for a forienger (I'm 5'7" - female from Canada) to find a yukata that fits? I'm a bit on the tall side in a Japanese person's eyes I'd guess... >_<